When to plant Potato in Zone 6a
In Zone 6a, Potato: direct sow outdoors around Apr 7–May 5. Expect to harvest around Jul 6–Aug 3.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Direct sow outdoors | Apr 7 – May 5 |
| Harvest | Jul 6 – Aug 3 |
Tip: Plant seed potatoes around the last frost and hill soil over the stems as they grow.
Zone 6a averages a last spring frost around Apr 21 and a first fall frost around Oct 17. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
See the full Zone 6a calendar in the tool →